When to go
The Best Time to Visit Quito
Month-by-month climate data for Quito, Ecuador — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Quito— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
June–September. Dry season with clear Andes views; October–May is rainy season with afternoon downpours.
Warmest in Quito: Aug (19°C / 66°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Mar (~29 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Quito climate, month by month
January
17° / 8°C
~23 rain days
Good
February
17° / 8°C
~24 rain days
Good
March
17° / 8°C
~29 rain days
Good
April
17° / 8°C
~28 rain days
Good
May
17° / 8°C
~24 rain days
Good
June
17° / 7°C
~18 rain days
Good
July
17° / 7°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
August
19° / 7°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
September
19° / 7°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
October
18° / 8°C
~23 rain days
Good
November
17° / 8°C
~27 rain days
Good
December
17° / 9°C
~27 rain days
Good
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